SEN TA – Post-16, Complex Needs (Autism)

SMART Education Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist Post-16 college in Perry Barr, Birmingham. You will support learners aged 16–25 with diverse needs, helping them access education and build essential life skills.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, paying £95 per day. Immediate start subject to compliance; DBS on Update Service is essential.

Qualifications

• For this position, you must have at least 6 months’ experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, or complex additional needs.
• Confidence supporting young people with communication difficulties.
• Patient, compassionate and understanding approach.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to follow individual care, learning and support plans.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Willingness to support personal care where required.
• Team player with a genuine commitment to helping young people achieve their potential.
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on Update Service – essential.
• Satisfactory references covering your most recent 24 months.
• Availability to start immediately once fully compliant.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to learners aged 16–25.
• Supporting individuals with autism, severe learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Supporting non-verbal learners or those with limited verbal communication.
• Using communication strategies to encourage interaction and engagement.
• Helping learners access personalised education programmes.
• Encouraging independence and practical life skills.
• Supporting activities such as cooking, shopping, personal organisation and daily routines.
• Helping learners develop confidence and social interaction.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Following EHCP outcomes and individual support plans.
• Supporting learners with personal care where required.
• Encouraging participation in vocational and practical learning activities.
• Working closely with teachers and other support professionals.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Autism support

SEN support

Communication support

Patience and empathy

Relationship building

Team player

Independence support

Personal care support

Following care plans

Flexible and adaptable

DBS Update Service

References 24 months

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (advantageous)

Job description

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist Post-16 college in Perry Barr, Birmingham. You will support learners aged 16–25 with diverse needs, helping them access education and build essential life skills.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, paying £95 per day. Immediate start subject to compliance; DBS on Update Service is essential.